Grand Prize

$7,500 cash prize.

Reimbursement of airfare for one (valued at $550), one night stay at Mirage hotel (valued at $200), and a Gold Pass (Main Conference and Exhibit April 1-2, 2014) to 2014 Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference in Las Vegas, NV (valued at ~$3,500). Business model mentor session from EnlightBio (valued at $5,000). Session may include activities such as competitive landscape analysis, funding and strategic partner analysis, etc.

Runner-Up

$2,000 cash prize. Reimbursement of airfare for one (valued at $550), one night stay at Mirage hotel (valued at $200), and a Gold Pass (Main Conference and Exhibit April 1-2, 2014) to 2014 Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference in Las Vegas, NV (valued at ~$3,500).

Popular Choice Award

Large Organization Recognition Award

Non-cash, recognition only for Large Organizations

Created By

The 23rd Annual Partnerships in Clinical Trials conference is the premiere clinical trials meeting in the world – attracting the highest-concentration of decisions makers from the pharmaceutical industry to create drug development partnerships to help accelerate drugs to market and put them in the hands of patients quickly, and safely. It draws nearly 1300 leaders from 50+ countries involved in the strategic decisions and operations of conducting global clinical trials.

We all want the most advanced medical treatments, but few truly understand what goes into making medical advancements possible. Clinical research plays a vital role in the process of bringing new treatments to patients and advancing clinical care. However, despite its importance, there are multiple challenges associated with clinical research, with participant engagement and retention being one of them.

To combat this problem, the Patient Engagement App Challenge is asking developers from across the globe to submit apps that educate, engage, and empower participants enrolled in clinical studies. Using the Health IT movement as a launching pad, developers can help transform the clinical trial experience for patients by using software to improve patient education, communication, scheduling, medication adherence and more!

Supplemental Material: You must submit a demo video (hosted on YouTube or Vimeo) that walks through the main functionality of the app via screencast or video. You must also submit at least one image/screenshot of your app.

New & Existing Apps: Apps may be newly created or pre-existing. If you are submitting an existing app (developed prior to this competition), it must include new features and functionality, added after November 4, 2013 in order to be eligible.

How to enter

Take a peek at the Official Rules to confirm you meet all eligibility requirements.

Judges

Tom KrohnDirector of Clinical Open Innovation at Eli Lilly and Company

Anthony PrimaveraDirector of Web Services at iirusa.com and ibclifesciences.com

Rahlyn GossenFounder of Rebar Interactive

Naveen SelvaduraiCo-founder of Foursquare

Judging Criteria

Quality of the Idea/Vision
Includes the degree to which the app provides a unique, clear idea/vision to meet the challenge.

Visual Presentation and Implementation
Includes visual appeal and completeness of implementation. Is the hierarchy and density of information user-friendly and digestible? How complete, robust and practical is the idea?

Potential Impact
Includes the extent to which the app may result in greater engagement for patients enrolled in clinical research.

Patient Value
Includes the extent to which the app brings value to patients and helps them meet a need while enrolled in a clinical trial.